The Melt Mass Flow Ratio (MFR) is a measure of the flowability of a thermoplastic polymer when it is melted under standardized conditions. It is an important parameter used in the characterization of polymer materials, particularly in the plastics industry. MFR is typically determined by conducting a melt flow test according to specific standards, such as ASTM D1238 or ISO 1133.
The MFR value represents how easily the polymer flows under the specified conditions. Higher MFR values indicate that the polymer has a greater flowability, meaning it can be more easily processed in various manufacturing methods like extrusion or injection molding. Conversely, lower MFR values suggest that the polymer has lower flowability and may require higher processing temperatures or pressures.
MFR is an essential parameter for quality control and product development in the plastics industry because it helps manufacturers predict how a particular polymer will behave during processing. Different applications may require polymers with specific MFR values to achieve the desired properties and processability.
- Temperature Range: Ambient to 400 Degree C.
- Least Count: 0.1 Degree C
- Accuracy: ± 0.5%
- Microprocessor based PID Temperature controller, program control and display of test results.
- Timer: Inbuilt Digital Timer with range of 999.9 Sec with auto cutting facility.
- PLC Controlled with Touch Screen HMI.
- Storage of Result in USB Flash Drive.
- Test Chamber: Electrical Cartage heater with PID based Digital Temperature Control, Corrosion resistant piston and barrel.
- Test Weight: 2.16, 5 Kg Hard chrome Plated.
- Die Material: Tungsten Carbide.
- Die Dimension: 8.0 mm +/- 0.025 mm Length, 2.095 +/- 0.005 mm bore as per Standard.
- Barrel will be as per standard ASTM D1238.
- Conforms to: ASTM D1238, ISO 1133-2, IS 2530, ISO 13360 Part 4 Sec 1 Sub Sec 1:2000.
- Standard Tungsten Carbide Die, Quick release slide system for die, guided piston design for accurate positioning into the barrel, integrated support for accessories and consumables, High Precision Encoder to measure MVR, Corrosion - resistant barrel, piston and dies for chemically aggressive materials., motorized Melt cutting device., die plugging device to prevent material flowing during pre-heating., wide range of test masses and dies for materials and testing standards,
- Half die for procedure C and equipment compatible to perform procedure C as per ASTM D1238., enable start the measurement automatically after the pre-melt time, able to measure both melt flow rate.
- Accessories: Orifice, Piston, Material charger, Barrel Cleaner, Orifice cleaner, Sample Cutter
- Paint: Powder Coated.
- Power: 230V AC, 50 Hz
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